There are 9 ways to get from Nellore to Kollam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nellore - Chennai
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
12h 36m₹1,409–4,375Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nellore to Kollam Jntrain 12626 / ...
17h 52m₹460–3,500Drive 886.9 km
- Drive from Nellore to Kollamcar 886.9 km
12h 55m₹9,975–14,408Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 35m₹5,933–12,828Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kollambus
15h 12mTrain to Tirupati Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h 46m₹9,972–23,488Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
11h 45mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus
10h 43m₹6,372–12,318Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
10h 33m₹5,922–12,308
Nellore to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nellore to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Kollam via Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nellore and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 52m.
The distance between Nellore and Kollam is 889 km. The road distance is 886.9 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Nellore to Kollam, including transfers.
Nellore to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Nellore station.
Nellore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Nellore to Kollam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, and Kottakkara in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Kollam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 17h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹750–1,300
Bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Edapally to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Nellore to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Nellore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Kollam is 887 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Nellore to Kollam.
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